Revelation 10:2

2 He had a little book open in his hand. And he set his right foot on the sea and his left foot on the land,

A. In his hand was a “little book open.” Several comments are needed here.

B. Little book - Most commentators believe this is not the size of the volume, but the simplicity of the message. This is NOT a big, difficult, hard to understand book. It is little, small, and easy to learn the message from God.

C. Open - The Word of God is always open. The invitation of the gospel is not closed. I have aided people in obeying the gospel at all hours of the day and night. At worship services we extend a formal invitation, but responding to the gospel call is not limited to those moments.

D. This little book is the gospel, the New Testament. Here are some reasons I reach this conclusion.

1. The book is always open. The Gospel is always open to all who will obey it.

2. John was told to “take” the book. It is not thrust on anyone. They must choose to take it.

3. John was instructed to “eat” the book. The Bible cannot be just read. It must be chewed, swallowed, and digested.

4. After eating the book, John was told to prophesy. A prophet is one who speaks the message of God. John has eaten the book. Now, he can speak. Before a preacher or teacher can teach the Word, it must be studied, and digested.

5. This book is called the “mystery of God” in verse 7.